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A deep dive into how a former deputy sheriff became a Russian disinformation powerhouse.
The New York Times followed the harrowing journey of John Mark Dougan from his time as a deputy sheriff in Palm Beach County, Florida to his new residence in Moscow. From there, he reportedly he runs a vast network of largely AI-generated websites that spout disinformation. He’s apparently managed to build over 160 fake websites, according to The Times.
Once a Sheriff’s Deputy in Florida, Now a Source of Disinformation From Russia
[The New York Times]